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By: Lara-Sabrina Kiehl
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A chance discovery reunites the cat and his owner after ten months.
The twist of fate is moving, but also shows that a microchip would have saved a lot of grief.
There are stories that touch the heart and make us believe in the good in life.
This is also the story of animal shelter cat Sprocki, who was reunited with his family after ten months by a happy coincidence.
The joy of seeing each other again was great and the surprise was unexpected.
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Escaped cat: Animal shelter takes in Sprocki tomcat
Sprocki appeared in October 2023 as a found animal in front of the Tierhafen animal shelter in Bad Karlshafen.
At the time, no one knew that he was a full 20 kilometers away from his actual home.
He was neutered, well cared for and seemed trustworthy.
But the lack of a microchip made the search for his owners much more difficult.
The animal shelter employees looked after him and had him chipped.
Despite numerous posts on social media, there was no indication of its owners.
The placement process began, but there were hardly any interested parties for the velvet paw.
A pleasant twist of fate, as it turned out later.
The velvet paw is recognized by chance
Things took a turn when two girls visited the animal shelter to make a monetary donation for the furry protégés.
A spontaneous tour of the dog and cat house should round off the visit.
They stopped in front of Sprocki's window.
“He looks really similar to our aunt’s cat,” they said.
A spontaneous feeling that the cat could be a missing family member led to a series of questions, photos and finally contact with the aunt.
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Barely an hour later, the aunt called the animal shelter.
The big reunion took place, and it didn't take a second to realize that Sprocki was actually her sorely missed cat - who actually goes by the name Paulchen.
The outdoor animal was always home in time for breakfast after his nightly forays until he suddenly disappeared in March 2023.
Despite an intensive search in the neighborhood, he remained untraceable - until this point.
Happy reunion and a lesson
The happy ending for Paul and his family was made possible by lucky coincidences.
However, the shelter emphasizes one important lesson from this story: the importance of microchipping.
“Having your four-legged friend chipped at the vet doesn’t cost the earth,” emphasizes the animal shelter on
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The subsequent registration in the search register, for example at Tasso, is free of charge, but must be carried out by the owner himself.
What matters in the end is that this small investment in a microchip can ensure a lifelong connection and prevent unpredictable separations.
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